Headlines- According to the National News Agency (NNA), 13 persons have died and several more have been injured in a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
- In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has increased its strikes on Israeli forces.
- More than 4,000 people have been arrested in Iran on national security-related charges since the start of the US-Israel war, according to UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk.
- Iran's foreign ministry condemned Kuwait's detention of four people it claimed were connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, claiming they were on maritime patrol and had crossed the territorial waters of the Gulf nation because of "disruption in their navigation."
- As he took questions from reporters on the White House South Lawn prior to departing for China, US President Trump stated that he "not even a little bit" considers the financial situation of Americans while negotiating with Iran.
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Drought Slows Panama Canal Traffic
As an important trade route connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans for more than 100 years, the Panama Canal is among the most important in the world.
Chose to Live in Ukraine During...
Living in the embattled Ukraine, foreigners have chosen to face the threat of shelling rather than staying in the relatively safe confines of their home country. VOA spoke with Americans and Danes living in Ukraine to find out why they are staying in Ukraine during the war.
Kenyan Companies Adopt AI for Cost...
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Ukrainian Railways: A Vital Lifeline During...
Ukrainian Railways became the principal mode of transportation in the country during the two years after Russia’s invasion.The state-owned network, which spans more than 22,000 kilometers, continues to function in spite of constant shelling damage.The railways in Ukraine move supplies and troops for the Ukrainian Army, evacuate citizens from front line cities, and transport world leaders.
Kenyan Packaging Manufacturer Aims to Reduce...
According to the UN, over one-third of all plastic produced is used for packaging, making it one of the biggest drivers of the world’s plastic pollution problem. A Kenyan company is using agricultural waste to make compostable food packaging products free of harmful chemicals in order to address the problem.
Mainstreaming Domestic Pet Cloning
People are making genetically identical clones of their beloved pets in the U.S. state of Texas so the animal can live after the pet.
Shark Spotters in South Africa Keep...
Water lovers are being kept safe by a unique program called Shark Spotters. From Cape Town, South Africa, Vicky Stark has this report.
Families of Volunteers Killed in Ukraine...
At a meeting with US Congress members in late January, the families of many American soldiers who were killed or injured in Ukraine made an appeal to lawmakers to continue funding Ukrain
African Elections Not Off to Good...
With nearly 20 countries slated to hold general or presidential elections in 2024, it will be a busy year for elections in Africa. However, as VOA’s Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo, two nations have already postponed elections, while another has reelected a former military ruler for thr fourth term.These developments show that the democratic process is not off to a good start.
Online,Offline Attacks Against Female Journalists Are...
Online abuse against Venezuelan sports journalist Mari Montes and her family went unabated for years. Experts say attempts to discredit and silence female journalists are regularly made through digital attacks.